Snowy-cheeked Laughingthrush
NameSnowy-cheeked Laughingthrush
Common NameSnowy-cheeked Laughingthrush
Scientific NameTrochalopteron sukatschewi
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsThis species has a dull brown body plumage, darker on the upperparts and paler on the underparts. Its most striking feature is a prominent white patch on the cheeks, bordered by a dark line above and below. The crown is greyish, and the wings have some bluish-grey feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of chattering, laughing, and whistling notes, often delivered in a varied and complex song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central China, specifically found in the mountains of Gansu and Sichuan provinces.
Identifying Featuresprominent white cheek patch, dull brown body plumage, greyish crown, dark line bordering white cheek
Description
The Snowy-cheeked Laughingthrush is a medium-sized passerine bird with a distinctive white cheek patch. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often in small flocks, emitting a variety of calls.
